Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Rustic Taupe N200-4
The closest PPG colour is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
Simmering Smoke is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and PPG
Most people comparing Behr to PPG are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Simmering Smoke really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 36Behr is 34
- Hex
- #A99F96#A69C91 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Simmering Smoke is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Winter Cocoa PPG1000-4ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Winter's Nap PPG1018-4ΔE 1.83 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Gray By Me PPG1008-4ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.